Visit Penlee House & Museum

Penlee House is a gallery, museum, cafe and shop. Situated within Penlee Park, a space to reflect and great for family visits.

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A space for exhibitions & events

Alongside our Exhibition programme we run a variety of community events and workshops. The Newlyn School and Social history galleries change often. Find out what’s on.

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A space to learn

Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.

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A space for all

Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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You can search and browse our collections online. We also have a section dedicated to the Newlyn School.

 

Meet the Team

Meet the people who work at Penlee House, learn about their roles and discover more about their favourite objects from the collections.

Digital print of magpie bird in front of penlee house building by matt johnson

Anna Renton

Director (Part Time)

Anna Renton

Director (Part Time)

Contact about enquiries to do with the Gallery’s funding, strategic direction, policies and financial matters.

Get in touch with Anna

A display case holds six military medals, varying in shape and ribbon colour. Notable is a white star-shaped medal and one with royal profiles, against a blue velvet backdrop.

David Trevivian

Visitor Services & Security Officer

David Trevivian

Visitor Services & Security Officer

Contact about volunteering at Penlee House and about security and front-of-house matters.

Get in touch with David

A woman with long dark hair gazes into the distance, surrounded by a lush landscape. The painting conveys a serene and contemplative mood.

Elicia Ridley

Visitor Experience & Retail Manager (Part Time)

Elicia Ridley

Visitor Experience & Retail Manager (Part Time)

Contact to discuss shop matters.

Get in touch with Eli

Portrait of a woman with short dark hair and a neutral expression, wearing a cream sweater and a red patterned scarf, set against a dark background.

Heather Lomas

Curatorial Assistant (Part Time)

Heather Lomas

Curatorial Assistant (Part Time)

To promote the use of Penlee House and its collections to the widest possible audience through the Going Places project.

Get in touch with Heather 

A serene landscape painting depicts rolling fields with varying shades of green and gold under a sky dotted with fluffy clouds. A distant city skyline is visible.

Jo Matthews

Retail Assistant (Part Time)

Jo Matthews

Retail Assistant (Part Time)

Get in touch with Jo

A young girl stands holding a tray with fish, wearing a dark top and blue skirt. The muted background creates a sombre, contemplative mood.

Katie Herbert

Curator/Deputy Director

Katie Herbert

Curator/Deputy Director

Contact about exhibitions, long-term loans or research projects.

Get in touch with Katie

A woman with short brown hair, wearing a vibrant patterned jacket over a red dress, sits calmly against a neutral background, exuding a serene and thoughtful demeanour.

Katie Smith

Learning Assistant

Katie Smith

Learning Assistant

Contact to discuss education visits, children’s workshops and learning activities.

Get in touch with Katie

Two abstract dancers in colourful attire joyfully move against a textured, golden background. The scene evokes energy and celebration.

Maisy-Sky Lumbers

Marketing Assistant

Maisy-Sky Lumbers

Marketing Assistant

Contact to discuss marketing, promotion, advertising, event listings and social media.

Get in touch with Maisy-Sky

A man with a moustache and short hair is seated, holding a cello. He gazes at a vase of flowers against a muted, textured background, conveying a serene and contemplative mood.

Matt Blackstock

Retail Assistant (Part Time)

Matt Blackstock

Retail Assistant (Part Time)

Get in touch with Matt

A group of seven people in medieval clothing follow a figure in a red hat into a dark cave. The scene is set on a forest path, conveying tension.

Sandra Paternotte

Administrator (Part Time)

Sandra Paternotte

Administrator (Part Time)

Contact about bookings for groups, and Friends membership queries.

Get in touch with Sandra

Ornate bronze vase with intricate fish and swirl patterns on its surface, set against a plain white background. The design conveys an elegant, artistic tone.

Tamsin Chaffin

Collections Officer

Tamsin Chaffin

Collections Officer

Contact about the collections.

Get in touch with Tamsin

Several colourful sailboats with tall masts are anchored in a busy harbour. The scene conveys a lively maritime atmosphere, with distant town buildings.

Verity Anthony

Co-Director / Visitor Experience & Retail Manager

Verity Anthony

Co-Director / Visitor Experience & Retail Manager

Contact about enquiries to do with the Gallery’s funding, strategic direction, policies and financial matters.

Get in touch with Verity

A teardrop-shaped stone tool, with a rough, chipped surface and a pointed end. The flint shows varying shades of brown and grey, suggesting ancient craftsmanship.

Zoe Burkett

Education Officer

Zoe Burkett

Education Officer

Contact to discuss education projects and workshops.

Get in touch with Zoe